{"title":"Does the gender of hospitality employees affect the definition of wages in Spain?","authors":"F. Sánchez-Cubo, José Mondéjar-Jiménez","doi":"10.2478/mmcks-2023-0024","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2478/mmcks-2023-0024","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Analysing gender differences in key industries is one of today's priorities to achieve a more egalitarian society. In hospitality, the classic approach is through Mincerian regressions or wage decompositions. This paper addresses this issue through Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) and Importance-Performance Map Analysis (IPMA). The results confirm and measure the relations between Human Capital, Labour Conditions, Market, and Wages, and examine the relative importance and performance of each indicator in explaining Wages. Therefore, there are narrow gender differences, and measures are suggested. The main limitation lies in the design of the constructs. This article contributes to the literature by providing an alternative analysis.","PeriodicalId":505081,"journal":{"name":"Management & Marketing","volume":"41 4","pages":"449 - 458"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139193482","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Greening the Future: Europe's Renewable Energy Landscape in 2030","authors":"Alexandra-Nicoleta Ciucu Durnoi, Camelia Delcea","doi":"10.2478/mmcks-2023-0022","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2478/mmcks-2023-0022","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract The increased price of energy and the limited resources of the planet have increased the worldwide attention to renewable energy resources. The purpose of this paper is to present the European context regarding these renewable sources. In addition, the evolution over time of some indicators relevant to this field is described for better shaping the general audience’s understanding of the current status on the renewable sources. Using a statistical approach, the paper ranks the member states in terms of the consumption of renewable resources in areas such as transport and electricity. Throughout the research, it has been noted that there are significant differences between member states. An example to reinforce what was previously described is the fact that, for the share of renewable energy in gross final energy consumption, the minimum value is approximately eight times lower than the maximum. Additionally, forecasting methods of indicators analysed based on historical data were applied to establish the course of EU27 countries for the year 2030, when the implementation period of the Sustainable Development Goals ends.","PeriodicalId":505081,"journal":{"name":"Management & Marketing","volume":"51 7","pages":"411 - 426"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139193814","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Mapping and modelling the main determinants of Migration Flows at the NUTS2 Level in European Union using Spatial Data Analysis Techniques","authors":"Elena-Maria Prada, Smaranda Cimpoeru","doi":"10.2478/mmcks-2023-0032","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2478/mmcks-2023-0032","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Spatial data analysis approaches have grown in popularity in recent years as there has been an increased interest in studying migration at the regional level. We employed in our analysis the Nomenclature of Territorial Units for Statistics (NUTS) level, which offers a more thorough view of migratory patterns inside a nation as well as among EU countries.Using spatial data analytic tools, this research aims to investigate the key determinants of international migration at the NUTS2 level. Using data from the Eurostat database, we undertake an extensive analysis of migration movements in a sample of European Union countries. We apply spatial econometric models to examine the relationship between crude rate migration and other relevant variables as independent variables. Although the available data at the NUTS2 level of regional ranking are limited, we believe that we included the most comprehensive set of relevant variables in our analysis.Our study contributes to the existing literature on migration determinants by highlighting the importance of spatial analysis techniques in understanding migration factors at the NUTS2 level.","PeriodicalId":505081,"journal":{"name":"Management & Marketing","volume":"29 7","pages":"594 - 607"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139196352","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Dávid Máté Hargitai, Annamária Sasné Grósz, Zsófia Sas
{"title":"Hallyu in the Heart of Europe: The rise of the Korean Wave in the digital space","authors":"Dávid Máté Hargitai, Annamária Sasné Grósz, Zsófia Sas","doi":"10.2478/mmcks-2023-0029","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2478/mmcks-2023-0029","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Hallyu, the global cultural phenomenon that is also known as the Korean Wave affects its fans in terms of both their openness to Korean culture and their purchase intentions. Despite this, research into the psychological mechanism behind it is lacking. The aim of this study is to discover a) the relationship between Hallyu culture and the psychological factors associated with interpersonal relationships mediated through digital platforms; and b) the psychological factors that contribute to one’s Korean Wave related purchase intention. The survey was conducted using an online questionnaire. Using a purposive sampling method, the core population of the survey consisted of Hallyu fans in Hungary, who were reached through various, Korean culture-specialised social media groups. Data from 495 eligible respondents was analysed using the PLS-SEM method with SMART PLS3 software. It can be concluded that fear of missing out (FOMO) and self-pressure to be member of fandom inspire presence in the online space, which can increase purchase intention towards K-goods, Results shows that the examined psychological elements have the greatest impact on two age groups (20-23 and 30-43 years old); however, due to its higher level of income and already established living circumstances the second group can respond to marketing activities to a greater extent. It has also been determined that the level of fandom involvement has a positive effect on purchase intention, something which can be further enhanced by FOMO and peer pressure. Based on the correlations identified, more effective marketing activities can be planned among fans through social media and influencers in fan groups.","PeriodicalId":505081,"journal":{"name":"Management & Marketing","volume":"44 2","pages":"537 - 555"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139189183","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Victor Manuel García-Valenzuela, C. Jacobo-Hernández, José Guadalupe Flores-López
{"title":"Dynamic Capabilities and Their Effect on Organizational Resilience in Small and Medium-Sized Commercial Enterprises","authors":"Victor Manuel García-Valenzuela, C. Jacobo-Hernández, José Guadalupe Flores-López","doi":"10.2478/mmcks-2023-0027","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2478/mmcks-2023-0027","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract The organizational environment often experiences turbulence, resulting in increased complexity in maintaining a foothold in the market. Consequently, dynamic capabilities play a crucial role in fostering organizational resilience. Given the substantial impact that organizations faced during the COVID-19 pandemic, this study aims to assess the influence of dynamic capabilities on the organizational resilience of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with the objective of identifying the factors that contribute to organizational survival. Using Covariance-Based Structural Equation Modeling (CB-SEM), this research examined 216 SMEs operating within the commercial sector of Mexico. The findings revealed a positive and significant impact of most dynamic capabilities, detection, absorption, coordination, and innovation on organizational resilience. Notably, the integration capability exhibited the weakest influence on the dependent variable. In contrast, the innovation capability emerged as the most influential factor for SMEs in bolstering organizational resilience.","PeriodicalId":505081,"journal":{"name":"Management & Marketing","volume":"107 5","pages":"496 - 514"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139190847","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Pioneering Eco-Cart: Carbon Reduction Solutions for Thai Online Shoppers","authors":"Veenarat Ut-tha","doi":"10.2478/mmcks-2023-0028","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2478/mmcks-2023-0028","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract This research aims to identify effective strategies for reducing carbon emissions in online shopping by examining the perspectives of Thai consumers and utilizing sociodemographic data to anticipate their choices for carbon mitigation. The study encompasses eco-logistics, last-mile innovations, and responsible consumer behavior. Data collected from a questionnaire gathered responses from 800 participants across diverse regions, resulting in a 96.50% response rate. Using a multinomial logit model in Stata 15, the analysis reveals factors influencing consumer decisions. Eco-logistics is the preferred choice for 35.74% of individuals aiming to reduce carbon emissions from online shopping. Regular purchases of clothing and shoes correlate with a 46% higher likelihood of selecting eco-logistics, while responsible purchasing shows a 33.03% adoption rate. Last-mile innovations, chosen by 31.23%, appeal to higher-income individuals, while women, older age groups (46+), and those with higher education lean toward eco-logistics. Higher education enhances responsible purchasing, influenced by critical thinking, income, and professional networks. Additionally, suburban consumers prefer eco-logistics due to longer distances, while urban residents opt for last-mile innovations. Addressing these challenges facilitates environmentally conscious practices in the e-commerce supply chain, providing insights for policymakers and businesses to formulate sustainable and equitable strategies.","PeriodicalId":505081,"journal":{"name":"Management & Marketing","volume":"90 2","pages":"515 - 536"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139191778","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Eszter Szabó-Szentgróti, Szabolcs Rámháp, Petra Kinga Kézai
{"title":"Systematic Review of Cashierless Stores (Just Walk Out Stores) Revolutionizing The Retail","authors":"Eszter Szabó-Szentgróti, Szabolcs Rámháp, Petra Kinga Kézai","doi":"10.2478/mmcks-2023-0023","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2478/mmcks-2023-0023","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract The paper aims to examine the evolving retail sector in recent years, specifically how digitalisation and technological innovations have transformed it. All actors have had to adapt to remain competitive. Notably, a new innovation in the retail sector, namely the checkout-free or cashierless store, emerged in 2018. Systematic literature is relied upon to achieve the study's objectives. The significance of this study lies in the use of multiple IT tools such as AI, cameras, sensors, and self-organising shelves to replace human intervention in the retail sector. Globally, several startup companies have developed this new unmanned solution, and Amazon Go stands out as one of the most well-known among them. The primary objective of this pioneering concept is to enhance efficiency by saving time and reducing queues. The aim is to enable customers to enter and exit the store with minimal human contact as quickly as possible. This paper presents the recent trend of the cashierless concept, its evolution, and proliferation. A systematic literature review and data analysis from the Crunchbase Database were conducted. The findings demonstrate that this recent concept is altering both consumers’ purchasing behaviours and companies’ business models. This paper provides novel perspectives and insights into the wider literature on cashierless concepts and smart retail in the context of digital business.","PeriodicalId":505081,"journal":{"name":"Management & Marketing","volume":"77 3-4","pages":"427 - 448"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139190794","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Student engagement and academic performance in pandemic-driven online teaching: An exploratory and machine learning approach","authors":"Emilia Mioara Campeanu, I. Boitan, D. Anghel","doi":"10.2478/mmcks-2023-0017","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2478/mmcks-2023-0017","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Fostering student engagement to acquire knowledge and achieve academic performance requires understanding how students engage in learning and its influence on academic achievement. This provides valuable insights that help improve learning experiences and outcomes. The paper relies on a mixed methods approach by expanding the traditional dimensions of student engagement and by employing a machine learning framework to identify which specific dimension of student engagement exhibits the main impact on student academic achievement. A questionnaire-based survey is conducted for the period 2020-2021 among a cohort of Romanian students. The outcomes of this preliminary exploratory analysis are further embedded into a machine learning framework by performing a LASSO regression. The findings reveal that the most relevant dimensions of student engagement, during remote education, that contribute the most to outcomes were represented by the behavioural, social, cognitive, and emotional engagement dimensions. Furthermore, the switch to online education appeared to have inverted the positive relationship between social and cognitive engagement and academic achievement. Despite the inherent challenges, the student’s interest in class participation and homework completion was stimulated, and they managed to adapt without difficulty to study independently.","PeriodicalId":505081,"journal":{"name":"Management & Marketing","volume":"42 1","pages":"315 - 339"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139190819","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Alin-Cristian Maricut, G. Grădinaru, Erika Marin, Valentina Vasile
{"title":"Efficiency of urban development: gaps in continental profile","authors":"Alin-Cristian Maricut, G. Grădinaru, Erika Marin, Valentina Vasile","doi":"10.2478/mmcks-2023-0021","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2478/mmcks-2023-0021","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract International authorities such as the European Commission and the United Nations pay special attention to sustainable urban development, for this purpose, strategies such as the European Green Deal or the Sustainable Development Strategy 2030 agenda, SDG 11 Sustainable cities and communities are developed. Urban development represents a fundamental direction in the transition process towards the green economy, a sustainable economic model. The paper aims to identify the degree of efficiency of economic development in the context of sustainable development for 41 cities in Romania, Germany, Japan, United States of America and Australia. To achieve this objective, the Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) method is used, with the aim of identifying the gaps regarding the sustainability of the analyzed cities. Data Envelopment Analysis allows the evaluation of the efficiency of urban settlements in the sample based on representative variables, selected as input. So, the research is ready to give answer to question like “What are the efficient cities in terms of sustainability?” and “What are the relationships between the cities included in the sample?”. The main results showed that there are cities that have a model of sustainable economic development, but certain cities present significant gaps from the point of view of efficient sustainable economic development. In addition, port cities seem to develop an association relationship, with inefficient port cities being associated with efficient port cities.","PeriodicalId":505081,"journal":{"name":"Management & Marketing","volume":"20 8","pages":"398 - 410"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139190656","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
I. A. Malik, Muhammad Ali Raza, Noor Ul Hadi, Mahwish J. Khan, Farhina Hameed
{"title":"Social commerce constructs and purchase intention on social commerce sites: investigating the role of affective and cognitive attitudes in managing digital marketing challenges","authors":"I. A. Malik, Muhammad Ali Raza, Noor Ul Hadi, Mahwish J. Khan, Farhina Hameed","doi":"10.2478/mmcks-2023-0026","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2478/mmcks-2023-0026","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Literature on the sequence of relationships between social commerce constructs, attitudes, and behaviors is disputed. According to earlier scholars, behavior is followed by attitude, conversely, recent evidence suggests a slight relationship. To explore this phenomenon in digital marketing, the aim of the current study is twofold: to examine a parallel mediation of cognitive and affective attitudes between social commerce constructs and purchase intention followed by sequential meditation of cognitive and affective attitudes in the relationship between social commerce constructs and purchase intention. Data for the study was collected using Google Forms from individuals who have used social commerce sites for making purchases over the last six months. The hypothesized model was analyzed using PROCESS macro. The finding of the study revealed that the composite influence of Social Commerce Constructs (SCCs) on online Purchase decisions is significant. Interestingly, our empirical findings support the view of recent scholars that behavior in the social commerce context is not followed by attitude but the cumulative relationship is significant and small. In parallel mediation, the mediation effect of affective attitude between SCCs and purchase intention is considerable. This finding indicates that to grab the attention of current and prospective customers in the era of digital marketing, marketers must focus on emotional content in online reviews.","PeriodicalId":505081,"journal":{"name":"Management & Marketing","volume":"26 5","pages":"474 - 495"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139191706","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}